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MORNING  SERVICE. 


INTRODUCTORY  CHANTS. 


Psalm  95. 

O  come,  let  us  sing  un-|-to  ■  the  |  Lord  ||  let  us  heartily 
rejoice  in  the  |  strength  ■  of  |  our  ■  sal  |  vation. 

Let  us  come  before  his  presence  |  with  ■  thanks-| 
-giving  ||  and  show  ourselves  |  glad  ■  in  |  him  ■  with  | 
psalms. 

For  the  Lord  |  is  a  •  great  |  God  ||  and  a  great  |  King  ■ 
a-|-bove  ■  all  |  gods. 

In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  |  of  •  the  |  earth  ||  and 
the  strength  of  the  |  hills  •  is  |  his  •  =  |  also. 

The  sea  is  his  |  and  ■  he  |  made  it  ||  and  his  hands 
pre- 1 -par  '  ed  |  the  ■  dry  |  land. 

O  come,  let  us  worship,  |  and  ■  fall  |  down  ||  and 
kneel  be-|-fore  '  the  |  Lord  ■  our  |  Maker. 

For  he  is  the  |  Lord  *  our  |  God  ||  and  we  are  the 
people  of  his  |  pasture  ■  and  the  |  sheep  •  of  his  |  hand. 

O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  |  beauty  ■  of  |  holiness  || 
Jet  the  whole  earth  I  stand  ■  in  I  awe  '  of  I  him. 


4  MORNING  SERVICE. 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  |  judge  ■  the  |  earth  || 
and  with  righteousness  to  judge  the  world,  and  the  | 
peo-*-ple  |  with  ■  his  |  truth. 

Now  unto  the  |  King  •  e-|-ternal  ||  immortal,  invisible, 
the  |  on-*-ly  |  wise  •  =  |  God  ||  Be  honor  and  glory 
through  |  Je---sus  |  Christ  ||  for  •  =  |  ev-'-er  and  |  e  *  =  | 
ver.     •  A-|-men. 


Te  Deum. 

We  praise  thee,  0  God !  we  acknowledge  thee  to  be 
the  Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  thee,  the  Father  everlasting. 

To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud,  the  heavens  and  all 
the  powers  therein. 

To  thee  cherubim  and  seraphim  continually  do  cry, 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  hosts. 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty  of  thy  glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  apostles,  praise  thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  prophets,  praise  thee. 

The  noble  army  of  martyrs,  praise  thee. 

The  holy  church,  throughout  all  the  world,  doth  ac- 
knowledge thee, 

The  Father  of  an  infinite  majesty ; 

The  Creator  and  Preserver  of  the  universe, 

The  God  and  Father  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Savior, 

The  Enlightener  and  Sanctifier  of  men. 

All  happiness  proceedeth  from  thee  ; 

And  to  thee  all  gratitude  and  adoration  are  due. 


MORNING  SERVICE.  5 

We  bless  thee  for  sending  into  the  world  thy  beloved 
Son. 

When  thou  gavest  him  to  deliver  man,  it  pleased 
thee  that  he  should  be  born  of  a  virgin. 

When  he  had  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death,  he 
opened  the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  all  believers. 

He  sitteth  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in  the  glory  of 
the  Father. 

We  believe,  that  he  shall  come  to  be  our  judge. 

We  therefore  pray  thee,  help  thy  servants,  whom  thou 
hast  redeemed  through  his  most  precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  thy  saints,  in  glory 
everlasting. 

O  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  heritage. 

Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  thee  ; 

And  we  worship  thy  name,  ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us  ;  have  mercy  upon  us. 

0  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  lighten  upon  us,  as  our  trust  is 
in  thee. 

O  Lord,  in  thee  have  we  trusted;  let  us  never  be 
confounded. 


St.  Luke,  i :  63. 

Blessed  be*  the  Lord  |  God  ■  of  |  Israel  ||  for  he  hath 
visited  ■  and  re-|-deemed  ■  his  |  people ; 
I* 


6  MORNING  SERVICE. 

And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty  sal-|-vation  ■  for  |  us  || 
in  the  |  house  ■  of  his  |  ser-'-vant  |  David  ; 

As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  |  ho-'-ly  |  Prophets  || 
which  have  |  been  ■  since  the  |  world  '  be-|-gan  ; 

That  we  should  be  saved  |  from  ■  our  |  enemies  ||  and 
from  the  |  hand  •  of  |  all  ■  that  |  hate  us. 

Now  unto  the  |  King  '  e-|-ternal  ||  immortal,  invisible, 
the  J  on-'-ly  |  wise  '  =  |  God,  || 

Be  honor  and  glory,  through  |  Je-'-sus  |  Christ  ||  for 
•  =  |  ev-'-er  and  |  e  •  =  |  ver.     A-|-men. 


Psalm  100. 

O  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  |  all  ■  ye  |  lands  ;  ||  serve  the 
Lord  with  gladness,  and  come  before  his  |  pre-'-sencej 
with  *  a  |  song. 

Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  |  he  •  is  |  God ;  ||  it  is  he 
that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves  ;  we  are  his  | 
people  '  and  the  |  sheep  •  of  his  |  pasture. 

O  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and 
into  his  |  courts  •  with  |  praise ;  ||  be  thankful  unto  him, 
and  |  speak  *  good  |  of  *  his  |  name. 

For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is  |  ev---er-| 
-lasting,  ||  and  his  truth  endureth  from  gene-|-ra  '  tion  to  | 
ge-*-ne-|-ration. 

Now  unto  the  |  King  *  e-|-ternal,  ||  immortal,  invisible, 
the  |  on-'-ly  |  wise  ■  =  |  God,  || 

Be  honor  and  glory,  through  |  Je-'-sus  |  Christ,  || 
for  •  =  |  ev-'-er  and  |  •  e  =  |  ver.  ||     A-|-men. 


COLLECTS  AND  PSALMS. 

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COLLECTS. 


I. 

Lord  of  all  power  and  might,  thou  that  art  the  au- 
thor, thou  that  art  the  giver  of  all  good  things,  graft  in 
our  hearts  the  love  of  thy  name,  increase  in  us  true 
religion,  nourish  us  in  all  goodness,  and  of  thy  great 
mercy  keep  us  in  the  same,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

ii. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant,  O  Lord, 
for  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

in. 
Praise  the  Lord ;  0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever.    The  Lord  is  good,  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

IV. 

Holy  !  Holy  !  Holy  !  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth  ! 
Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty  of  thy  glory  : 
Glory  be  to  thee,  0  Lord  most  high. 


COLLECTS  AND  PSALMS. 


v. 


Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  put  out  all  my 
misdeeds.  Make  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God  !  and  re- 
new a  right  spirit  within  me.  Cast  me  not  away  from 
thy  presence,  and  take  not  thy  holy  spirit  from  me. 


VI. 


Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  merciful  Lord,  to  thy  faith- 
ful people,  pardon  and  peace  ;  that  they  may  be  cleans- 
ed from  all  their  sins,  and  serve  thee  with  a  quiet  mind, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


PSALMS. 


Psalm  5. 

Give  ear  unto  my  words,  0  Lord  ;  consider  my  med- 
itation. 

O  hearken  thou  unto  the  voice  of  my  calling,  my 
king,  and  my  God  ;  for  unto  thee  will  I  make  my 
prayer. 

My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  betimes,  0  Lord  ;  early  in 
the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  thee,  and  will 
look  up. 

For  thou  art  a  God  who  hast  no  pleasure  in  wicked- 
ness ;  neither  shall  any  evil  dwell  with  thee. 


PSALMS.  9 

Such  as  be  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  thy  sight ;  for 
thou  hatest  all  those  who  work  vanity. 

Thou  shalt  destroy  those  who  speak  falsehood ;  the 
Lord  will  abhor  both  the  bloodthirsty  and  deceitful 
man. 

But  as  for  me,  I  will  come  into  thy  house,  even  upon 
the  multitude  of  thy  mercy  ;  and  in  thy  fear  will  I  wor- 
ship, toward  thy  holy  temple. 

Lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  thy  righteousness,  because  of 
mine  enemies ;  make   thy  way  plain  before  my  face. 

Let  all  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee,  rejoice  ; 
they  shall  ever  be  giving  of  thanks,  because  thou  de- 
fendest  them ;  they  who  love  thy  name  shall  be  joyful 
in  thee. 

For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  give  thy  blessing  unto  the  right- 
eous ;  and  with  thy  favorable  kindness  wilt  thou  defend 
him  as  with  a  shield. 


Psalm  8. 

O  Lord  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy  name 
in  all  the  world !  thou  who  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the 
heavens  ! 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  very  babes  and  sucklings  hast 
thou  ordained  strength,  because  of  thine  enemies  ;  that 
thou  mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  revengeful. 

When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  even  the  work  of  thy 
fingers  ;  the  moon  and  the  stars  which  thou  hast  or- 
dained ; 


10  PSALMS. 

What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ?  and  the 
son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 

Thou  madest  him  a  little  lower  than  the  angels,  and 
hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 

Thou  makest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works  of 
thy  hands  ;  and  thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet ; 

All  sheep  and  oxen,  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the 
field; 

The  fowls  of  the  air,  and  the  fishes  of  the  sea,  and 
whatsoever  passeth  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

O  Lord  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in 
all  the  world ! 


Psalm  15. 

Lord,  who  shall  dwell  in  thy  tabernacle  ?  or  who 
shall  rest  upon  thy  holy  hill  ? 

Even  he  who  leadeth  an  uncorrupt  life,  and  doeth 
the  thing  which  is  right,  and  speaketh  the  truth  from 
his  heart. 

He  who  hath  used  no  deceit  in  his  tongue,  nor  done 
evil  to  his  neighbor,  nor  slandered  his  neighbor. 

He  who  despiseth  a  worthless  person,  but  honoreth 
those  who  fear  the  Lord. 

He  who  sweareth  unto  his  neighbor,  and  disappoint- 
ed him  not,  though  it  were  to  his  own  hindrance. 

He  who  hath  not  given  his  money  upon  usury,  nor 
taken  a  bribe  against  the  innocent. 

Whoso  doeth  these  things  shall  never  fall. 


PSALMS.  il 

Psalm    19. 

The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  ;  and  the  fir- 
mament showeth  his  handy  work. 

Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech ;  night  unto  night 
showeth  knowledge. 

There  is  no  speech  nor  language  where  their  voice 
is  not  heard. 

Their  sounds  are  gone  out  unto  all  lands ;  and  their 
words  into  the  ends  of  the  world. 

In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun,  who 
cometh  forth  as  a  bridegroom  out  of  his  chamber,  and 
rejoiceth  as  a  giant  to  run  his  course. 

He  goeth  forth  from  the  uttermost  part  of  the  heav- 
en, and  his  circuit  is  unto  the  end  of  it  again  ;  and 
there  is  nothing  hid  from  his  heat. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  an  undented  law,  converting 
the  soul ;  the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  and  giveth 
wisdom  unto  the  simple. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  and  rejoice  the 
heart ;  the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  and  giv- 
eth light  unto  the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  and  endureth  for  ever; 
the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true,  and  righteous  al- 
together. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold  ;  sweeter  also  than  honey,  and  the  hon- 
eycomb. 

Moreover,  by  them  is  thy  servant  taught;  and  in 
keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 


12  PSALMS. 

Who  can  tell  how  oft  he  offendeth  ?  0  cleanse  thou 
me  from  my  secret  faults. 

Keep  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins,  lest 
they  get  the  dominion  over  me  ;  so  shall  I  be  undefiled, 
and  innocent  from  the  great  offence. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  always  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 

O  Lord,  my  strength,  and  my  redeemer* 


Psalm  20. 

The  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble  ;  the  name 
of  the  God  of  Jacob  defend  thee  ; 

Send  thee  help  from  the  sanctuary,  and  strengthen 
thee  out  of  Sion. 

Grant  thee  thy  heart's  desire,  and  fulfil  all  thy 
mind. 

We  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation,  and  triumph  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord  our  God  ;  the  Lord  perform  all  thy 
petitions. 

Now  know  I,  that  the  Lord  helpeth  his  anointed,  and 
will  hear  him  from  his  holy  heaven,  even  with  the 
wholesome  strength  of  his  right  hand. 

Some  put  their  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses  ; 
but  we  will  remember  the  name  of  the  Lord  our 
God. 

They  are  brought  down,  and  fallen  ;  but  we  are  risen 
and  stand  upright, 


PSALMS.  13 

Save,  Lord,  and  hear  us,  O  King  of  heaven,  when 
we  call  upon  thee. 


Psalm  23. 

The  Lord  is  my  shepherd;  therefore  can  I  lack 
nothing. 

He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures,  he 
leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

He  restoreth  my  soul,  and  bringeth  me  forth  in  the 
paths  of  righteousness,  for  his  name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil ;  for  thou  art  with  me,  thy 
rod  and  thy  staff  comfort  me. 

Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of 
mine  enemies  ;  thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil,  and 
my  cup  runneth  over. 

Surely  thy  loving  kindness  and  mercy  shall  follow 
me  all  the  days  of  my  life  ;  and  I  will  dwell  in  the 
house  of  the  Lord  forever. 


Psalm  24. 

The  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  all  that  therein  is ;  the 
world,  and  they  who  dwell  therein. 

For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  established 
it  upon  the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord?  or  who 
shall  rise  up  in  his  holy  place  ? 
2 


14  PSALMS. 

Even  he  who  hath  clean  hands  and  a  pure  heart,  and 
who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  mind  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn 
deceitfully. 

He  shall  receive  a  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and  right- 
eousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  those  who  seek  him,  even 
of  those  who  seek  thy  face,  0  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  and  be  ye  lifted  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors  ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come 
in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  It  is  the  Lord,  strong 
and  mighty,  even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  and  be  ye  lifted  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors  ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come 
in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  Even  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
he  is  the  King,  of  glory. 


Psalm  25. 

Unto  thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  lift  up  my  soul ;  my  God, 
I  have  put  my  trust  in  thee  ;  O  let  me  not  be  confound- 
ed, neither  let  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 

For  all  they  who  hope  in  thee,  shall  not  be  ashamed ; 
but  such  as  transgress  without  a  cause  shall  be  put  to 
confusion. 

Show  me  thy  ways,  O  Lord,  and  teach  me  thy 
paths. 


PSALMS.  15 

Lead  me  forth  in  thy  truth,  and  teach  me ;  for  thou 
art  the  God  of  my  salvation  ;  in  thee  hath  been  my 
hope  all  the  day  long. 

Call  to  remembrance,  0  Lord,  thy  tender  mercies, 
and  thy  loving  kindnesses,  which  have  been  ever  of 
old. 

O  remember  not  the  sins  and  offences  of  my  youth ; 
but  according  to  thy  mercy  think  thou  upon  me,  for  thy 
goodness'  sake,  O  Lord. 

Gracious  and  righteous  is  the  Lord  ;  therefore  will  he 
teach  sinners  in  the  way. 

Those  who  are  meek  shall  he  guide  in  judgment  ; 
and  such  as  are  gentle,  them   shall  he  teach  his  way. 

All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth,  unto 
such  as  keep  his  covenant  and  his  testimonies. 

For  thy  name's  sake,  O  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  my 
sin,  for  it  is  great. 

What  man  is  he  who  feareth  the  Lord  ?  him  shall 
he  teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall  choose. 

His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease  ;  and  his  seed  shall  in- 
herit the  land. 

The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  among  those  who  fear  him  ; 
and  he  will  show  them  his  covenant 

Mine  eyes  &re  ever  looking  unto  the  Lord,  for  he 
shall  pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net 

Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me ;  for  I 
am  desolate  and  in  misery. 

The  sorrows  of  my  heart  are  enlarged ;  0  bring  thou 
me  out  of  my  troubles. 


16  PSALMS. 

Look  upon  my  adversity  and  misery,  and  forgive  me 
all  my  sin. 

O  keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me ;  let  me  not  be  con- 
founded ;    for  I  have  put  my  trust  in  thee. 

Let  perfectness  and  righteous  dealing  preserve  me  ; 
for  my  hope  hath  been  in  thee. 

Deliver  Israel,  O  God,  out  of  all  his  troubles. 


Psalm  26. 

Be  thou  my  judge,  O  Lord,  for  I  have  walked  inno- 
cently ;  my  trust  hath  been  also  in  the  Lord  ;  therefore 
shall  I  not  fall. 

Examine  me,  O  Lord,  and  prove  me ;  try  my  reins 
and  my  heart. 

For  thy  loving  kindness  is  ever  before  mine  eyes, 
and  I  will  walk  in  thy  truth. 

I  have  not  dwelt  with  vain  persons ;  neither  will  I 
have  fellowship  with  the  deceitful. 

I  have  hated  the  congregation  of  the  wicked  ;  and 
will  not  sit  among  the  ungodly. 

I  will  wash  my  hands  in  innocency,  0  Lord,  and  sa 
will  I  go  to  thine  altar ; 

That  I  may  show  the  voice  of  thanksgiving,  and  tell 
of  all  thy  wondrous  works. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  thy  houser  and 
the  place  where  thine  honor  dwelleth. 


PSALMS.  17 

0  shut  not  up  my  soul  with  the  sinners,  nor  my  life 
wkh  the  blood  thirsty ; 

In  whose  hands  is  wickedness,  and  their  right  hand 
is  full  of  bribes. 

But  as  for  me,  I  will  walk  innocently  ;  O  deliver 
me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me. 

My  foot  standeth  right ;  I  will  praise  the  Lord  in  the 
congregations. 


Psalm  28. 

Unto  thee  will  I  cry,  0  Lord  my  strength ;  be  not 
silent  to  me  ;  lest  if  thou  make  as  though  thou  hearest 
not,  I  become  like  those  who  go  down  into  the  pit. 

Hear  the  voice  of  my  humble  petitions  when  I  cry 
unto  thee,  when  I  hold  up  my  hands  toward  the  mercy 
seat  of  thy  holy  temple. 

O  pluck  me  not  away,  neither  destroy  me  with  the 
ungodly  and  wicked  doers,  who  speak  friendly  to  their 
neighbors,  but  imagine  mischief  in  their  hearts. 

Praised  be  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  heard  the  voice  of 
my  humble  petitions. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  shield  ;  my  heart 
trusted  in  him,  and  I  am  helped ;  therefore  my  heart 
danceth  for  joy,  and  in  my  song  will  I  praise  him. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength,  and  he  is  the  wholesome 
defence  of  his  anointed. 

O  save  thy  people   and  give  thy  blessing  unto  thine 
inheritance ;  feed  them  and  set  them  up  for  ever. 
2* 


18  PSALMS, 

Psalm  29. 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  mighty,  give  unto  the 
Lord  glory  and  strength. 

Give  the  Lord  the  honor  due  unto  his  name  ;  wor- 
ship the  Lord  with  holy  worship. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  upon  the  waters,  the  voice 
of  the  glorious  God  ;  the  Lord  thundereth  over  the  great 
waters. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  mighty ;  the  voice  of  the 
Lord  is  a  glorious  voice. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedar  trees  ;  yeaT 
the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars  of  Lebanon. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  divideth  the  flames  of  fire ; 
the  voice  of  the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness  ;  yeay 
the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness  of  Kadesh. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  causeth  the  oaks  to  quake, 
and  layeth  bare  the  forests  ;  in  his  temple  doth  every 
man  speak  of  his  honor. 

The  Lord  sitteth  above  the  water  flood ;  and  the  Lord 
remaineth  a  king  for  ever. 

The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  his  people  ;  the 
Lord  will  give  his  people  the  blessing  of  peace. 


Psalm  32. 

Blessed  is  he  whose  unrighteousness  is   forgiven, 
and  whose  sin  is  covered. 


PSALMS.  19 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  imputeth  no 
sin,  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

For  while  I  held  my  tongue,  my  bones  consumed 
away  through  my  daily  complaining. 

For  thy  hand  was  heavy  upon  me  day  and  night  ; 
and  my  moisture  was  turned  into  the  drought  of  sum- 
mer. 

I  will  acknowledge  my  sin  unto  thee,  and  mine  un- 
righteousness have  I  not  hid. 

I  said  I  will  confess  my  sins  unto  the  Lord  ;  and  so 
thou  forgavest  the  wickedness  of  my  sin. 

For  this  shall  every  one  who  is  godly  make  his  pray- 
er unto  thee,  in  a  time  when  thou  mayest  be  found  ; 
and  in  the  great  water  floods  they  shall  not  come  nigh 
him. 

Thou  art  a  place  to  hide  me  in  ;  thou  shalt  preserve 
me  from  trouble  ;  thou  shalt  compass  me  about  with 
songs  of  deliverance. 

I  will  inform  thee,  and  teach  thee  in  the  way  where- 
in thou  shalt  go,  and  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine 
eye. 

Be  ye  not  like  to  horse  and  mule,  which  have  no  un- 
derstanding ;  whose  mouths  must  be  held  with  bit  and 
bridle,  lest  they  fall  upon  thee. 

Great  plagues  remain  for  the  ungodly  ;  but  whoso 
putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord,  mercy  embraceth  him  on 
every  side. 

Be  glad,  O  ye  righteous,  and  rejoice  in  the  Lord  ; 
and  be  joyful  all  ye  who  are  true  of  heart. 


20  PSALMS. 

Psalm  34. 

I  will  alway  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  his  praise 
shall  ever  be  in  my  mouth. 

My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord  ;  the  hum- 
ble shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

0  praise  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  magnify  his 
name  together. 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me  ;  yea,  he  deliv- 
ered me  out  of  all  my  fear. 

They  looked  unto  him,  and  were  enlightened  ;  and 
their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 

Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and  the  Lord  heareth  him  ;  yea, 
and  saveth  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  tarrieth  round  about  those 
who  fear  him,  and  delivereth  them. 

O  taste,  and  see  how  gracious  the  Lord  is  ;  blessed 
is  the  man  who  trusteth  in  him. 

O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  who  are  his  saints  ;  for  those 
who  fear  him  lack  nothing. 

The  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger  ;  but  they  who 
seek  the  Lord  shall  want  no  manner  of  thing  that  is 
good. 

Come,  ye  children,  and  hearken  unto  me  ;  I  will 
teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  who  desireth  to  live,  and  would  fain 
see  good  days  ? 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips,  that  they 
speak  no  guile. 


PSALMS.  21 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good  :  seek  peace,  and  pur- 
sue it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the  righteous,  and  his 
ears  are  open  unto  their  prayer. 

The  countenance  of  the  Lord  is  against  those  who 
do  evil,  to  root  out  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the 
earth. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth  them,  and 
delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  those  who  are  of  a  contrite 
heart,  and  will  save  such  as  are  of  an  humble  spirit. 

Great  are  the  troubles  of  the  righteous  ;  but  the  Lord 
delivereth  him  out  of  them  all. 

He  keepeth  all  his  bones  ;  so  that  not  one  of  them  is 
broken. 

But  misfortune  shall  slay  the  ungodly  ;  and  they 
who  hate  the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

The  Lord  delivereth  the  souls  of  his  servants ;  and  all 
they  who  put  their  trust  in  him  shall  not  be  destitute. 


Psalm   40. 

I  waited  patiently  for  the  Lord,  and  he  inclined  unto 
me,  and  heard  my  calling. 

He  brought  me  also  out  of  the  horrible  pit,  and  out 
of  the  mire  and  clay,  and  set  my  feet  upon  the  rock,  and 
established  my  goings. 

And  he  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth,  even  a 
thanksgiving  unto  our  God, 


22  PSALMS. 

Many  shall  see  it,  and  fear,  and  shall  put  their  trust 
in  the  Lord. 

Blessed  is  the  man  who  hath  set  his  hope  in  the 
Lord,  and  turned  not  unto  the  proud,  and  such  as  go 
about  with  lies. 

Many,  O  Lord  my  God,  are  the  wondrous  works 
which  thou  hast  done,  and  thy  thoughts  which  are  to 
us  ward,  they  cannot  be  numbered  unto  thee. 

If  I  should  declare  them,  and  speak  of  them,  they 
would  be  more  than  I  am  able  to  express. 

Sacrifice  and  meat  offering  thou  wouldst  not;  but 
mine  ears  hast  thou  opened. 

Burnt  offerings  and  sacrifice  for  sin  hast  thou  not  re- 
quired ;  then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come. 

In  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is  written  of  me,  that  I 
should  fulfil  thy  will,  O  my  God  ;  I  am  content  to  do 
it ;  yea,  thy  law  is  within  my  heart. 

I  have  declared  thy  righteousness  in  the  great  con- 
gregation ;  lo,  I  have  not  refrained  my  lips,  O  Lord, 
and  that  thou  knowest. 

I  have  not  hid  thy  righteousness  within  my  heart ; 
my  talk  hath  been  of  thy  truth,  and  of  thy  salvation. 

I  have  not  kept  back  thy  loving  mercy  and  truth  from 
the  great  congregation. 

Withdraw  not  thou  thy  mercy  from  me,  O  Lord ;  let 
thy  loving  kindness  and  thy  truth  alway  preserve  me. 

For  innumerable  troubles  are  come  about  me  ;  my 
sins  have  taken  such  hold  upon  me,  that  I  am  not  able 


PSALMS.  23 

to  look  up ;  yea,  they  are  more  in  number  than  the 
hairs  of  my  head,  and  my  heart  hath  failed  me. 

O  Lord,  let  it  be  thy  pleasure  to  deliver  me  ;  make 
haste,  O  Lord,  to  help  me. 

Let  all  those  who  seek  thee  be  joyful  and  glad  in 
thee ;  and  let  such  as  love  thy  salvation  say  alway  the 
Lord  be  praised. 

As  for  me  I  am  pooT  and  needy ;  but  the  Lord  careth 
for  me. 

Thou  art  my  helper  and  redeemer ;  make  no  long 
tarrying,  O  my  God, 


Psalm  46. 

God  is  our  hope  and  strength,  a  very  present  help  in 
trouble. 

Therefore  will  we  not  fear,  though  the  earth  be  mo- 
ved, and  though  the  hills  be  carried  into  the  midst  of 
the  sea  ; 

Though  the  waters  thereof  rage  and  swell,  and 
though  the  mountains  shake  at  the  tempest  of  the 
same. 

There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make  glad 
the  city  of  God,  the  holy  place  of  the  tabernacle  of  the 
Most  High. 

God  is  in  the  midst  of  her,  therefore  shall  she  not  be 
removed  ;  God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early, 


24  PSALMS. 

The  heathen  raged,  and  the  kingdoms  were  moved  | 
but  God  uttered  his  voice,  and  the  earth  melted  away. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us  ;  the  God  of  Jacob  is 
our  refuge. 

O  come  hither,  and  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord, 
what  destruction  he  hath  brought  upon  the  earth. 

He  maketh  wars  to  cease  in  all  the  world  ;  he  break* 
eth  the  bow,  and  snappath  the  spear  in  sunder,  and 
burneth  the  chariots  in  the  fire. 

Be  still  then,  and  know  that  I  am  God  ;  I  will  be 
exalted  among  the  heathen,  and  I  will  be  exalted  in 
the  earth. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us,  the  God  of  Jacob  is 
our  refuge. 


Psalm  47 » 

O  clap  your  hands  together,  all  ye  people  ;  O  sing 
unto  God  with  the  voice  of  melody. 

For  the  Lord  is  high,  and  to  be  feared  ;  he  is  the 
great  King  over  all  the  earth. 

He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us,  and  the  nations 
under  our  feet. 

He  shall  choose  out  an  heritage  for  us,  even  the  ex- 
cellency of  Jacob  whom  he  loved. 

God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout,  and  the  Lord  with  the 
sound  of  the  trumpet. 

O  sing  praises,  sing  praises  unto  our  God  ;  0  sing 
praises,  sing  praises  unto  our  King 


PSALMS.  26 

For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth  ;  sing  ye  prai- 
ses with  understanding. 

God  reigneth  over  the  heathen  ;  God  sitteth  upon 
his  holy  throne. 

The  princes  of  the  people  are  joined  unto  the  people 
of  the  God  of  Abraham  ;  for  God,  who  is  very  high 
exalted,  doth  defend  the  earth  as  it  were  with  a 
shield. 


Psalm  51. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  after  thy  great  good- 
ness ;  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies  do  a- 
way  mine  offences. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  my  wickedness  ;  and 
cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  faults,  and  my  sin  is  ever  be-' 
fore  me. 

Against  thee  especially  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this 
evil  in  thy  sight ;  that  thou  mightest  be  justified  in  thy 
sentence,  and  be  clear  when  thou  judgest. 

Thou  requirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts,  and  shalt 
make  me  to  understand  wisdom  secretly. 

Thou  shalt  purge  me  as  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be 
clean  ;  thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than 
snow. 

Thou  shalt  make  me  hear  of  joy  and  gladness,  that 
the  bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 
.     3 


26  PSALMS. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot  out  my  mis* 
deeds. 

Make  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God,  and  renew  a  right 
spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence,  and  take  not 
thy  holy  Spirit  from  me. 

O  give  me  the  comfort  of  thy  help  again,  and  estab- 
lish me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways  unto  the  wicked,  and 
sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Thou  shalt  open  my  lips,  O  Lord,  and  my  mouth 
shall  show  thy  praise. 

For  thou  desirest  no  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it 
thee  ;  but  thou  delightest  not  in  burnt  offerings. 

The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a  troubled  spirit ;  a  broken 
and  a  contrite  heart,  0  God,  shalt  thou  not  despise. 


Psalm  65. 

Thou,  O  God,  art  praised  in  Sion,  and  unto  thee 
shall  the  vow  be  performed. 

0  thou  who  hearest  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all  flesh 
come. 

My  misdeeds  prevail  against  me  ;  0  be  thou  merci- 
ful unto  our  sins. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and  receiv- 
est  unto  thee  ;  he  shall  dwell  in  thy  court,  and  shall  be 
satisfied  with  the  pleasures  of  thy  house,  even  of  thy 
holy  temple.  • 


PSALMS.  27 

Thou  shalt  show  us  wonderful  things  in  thy  right- 
eousness, 0  God  of  our  salvation  ;  thou  who  art  the 
hope  of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  those  who  are 
afar  off  upon  the  sea  ; 

Who  in  thy  strength  settest  fast  the  mountains, 
and  art  girded  about  with  power  ; 

Who  stillest  the  raging  of  the  sea,  and  the  noise  of 
its  waves,  and  the  madness  of  the  people ; 

They  also  who  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the 
earth  shall  be  afraid  at  thy  tokens  ;  thou  who  makest 
the  outgoings  of  the  morning  and  evening  to  praise 
thee. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth  and  blessest  it  ;  thou  makest 
it  very  plenteous. 

The  river  of  God  is  full  of  water  ;  thou  preparest 
their  corn,  for  so  thou  providest  for  the  earth. 

Thou  waterest  her  furrows,  thou  sendest  rain  into  the 
little  valleys  thereof  ;  thou  makest  it  soft  with  the  drops 
of  rain,  and  blessest  the  increase  of  it. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness  ;  and  thy 
clouds  drop  fatness. 

They  shall  drop  upon  the  dwellings  of  the  wilder- 
ness ;  and  the  little  hills  shall  rejoice  on  every  side. 

The  mountains  shall  be  clothed  with  sheep  ;  the  val- 
leys also  shall  stand  so  thick  with  corn,  that  they  shall 
lau^h  and  sing. 


28  PSALMS. 

Psalm  68. 

Let  God  arise,  and  let  his  enemies  be  scattered  ;  let 
those  also  who  hate  him  flee  before  him. 

Like  as  the  smoke  vanisheth,  so  shalt  thou  drive 
them  away  ;  and  like  as  wax  melteth  at  the  fire,  so 
shall  the  ungodly  perish  at  the  presence  of  God. 

But  let  the  righteous  be  glad,  and  rejoice  before  God  ; 
yea,  let  them  exceedingly  rejoice. 

O  sing  unto  God,  and  sing  praises  unto  his  name  ; 
magnify  him  who  rideth  upon  the  heavens  ;  praise 
him  in  his  name  Jehovah,  and  rejoice  before  him. 

He  is  a  Father  of  the  fatherless,  and  defendeth  the 
cause  of  the  widows  ;  even  God  in  his  holy  habita- 
tion. 

God  restoreth  the  solitary  to  their  families,  and  bring- 
eth  the  prisoners  out  of  captivity  ;  but  letteth  the  rebel- 
lious continue  in  a  dry  land. 

O  God,  when  thou  wen  test  forth  before  the  people  ; 
when  thou  didst  march  through  the  wilderness  ; 

The  earth  shook,  and  the  heavens  dropped  at  the 
presence  of  God,  even  Sinai  itself  was  moved  at  the 
presence  of  God,  the  God  of  Israel. 

Thou,  O  God,  sentest  a  gracious  rain  upon  thine  in- 
heritance, and  refreshedst  it  when  it  was  weary. 

They  dwelt  in  the  midst  of  thy  food  ;  for  thou,  O 
God,  didst  of  thy  goodness  prepare  for  the  poor. 

The  Lord  gave  the  word  ;  great  was  the  company  of 
those  who  published  it. 


PSALMS.  29 

Kings  with  their  armies  did  flee,  and  were  discomfit- 
ed, and  she  who  staid  at  home  divided  the  spoil. 

The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand,  even  thou- 
sands of  Angels  ;  and  the  Lord  is  among  them  as  in 
the  holy  place  of  Sinai. 

Thou  art  gone  up  on  high,  thou  hast  led  captivity 
captive,  and  received  gifts  among  men  ;  yea,  even 
from  thine  enemies,  that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell  a- 
mong  them. 

Praised  be  the  Lord  daily,  even  the  God  who  helpeth 
us,  and  poureth  his  benefits  upon  us. 

He  is  our  God,  even  the  God  of  whom  cometh  sal- 
vation :  God  is  the  Lord,  by  whom  we  escape  death. 

The  Lord  hath  said,  I  will  bring  my  people  again, 
as  I  did  from  Bashan  ;  mine  own  will  I  bring  again,  as 
I  did  once  from  the  deep  of  the  sea. 

Sing  unto  God,  O  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth  ;  O 
sing  praises  unto  the  Lord  ; 

Who  sitteth  in  the  heavens  over  all,  from  the  begin- 
ning ;  lo,  he  doth  send  out  his  voice  ;  yea,  and  that  a 
mighty  voice. 

Ascribe  ye  the  power  to  God  ;  his  excellency  is  over 
Israel  ;  his  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 

O  God,  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy  holy  places  ;  the 
God  of  Israel  will  give  strength  and  power  unto  his 
people  ;  blessed  be  God. 


3* 


30  PSALMS. 

Psalm  75. 

Unto  thee,  O  God,  do  we  give  thanks  ;  yea  unto 
thee  do  we  give  thanks. 

For  that  thy  name  is  nigh,  do  thy  wondrous  works 
declare. 

When  the  promised  time  cometh,  I  shall  judge  ac- 
cording unto  right. 

The  land  is  weak,  and  all  the  inhabitants  thereof ;  I 
will  bear  up  the  pillars  of  it. 

I  said  unto  the  fools,  Deal  not  so  madly  ;  and  to  the 
ungodly,  Boast  not  of  your  strength. 

Boast  not  of  your  strength,  and  speak  not  with  a  stiff 
neck. 

For  promotion  cometh  neither  from  the  east,  nor  from 
the  west,  nor  yet  from  the  south. 

And  why  ?  God  is  the  Judge  ;  he  putteth  down  one, 
and  setteth  up  another. 

For  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord  there  is  a  cup,  and  the 
wine  is  red  ;  it  is  full  mixed,  and  he  poureth  out  of  the 
same. 

As  for  the  dregs  thereof,  all  the  ungodly  of  the  earth 
shall  wring  them  out  and  drink  them. 

But  I  will  magnify  the  God  of  Jacob,  and  praise 
him  for  ever. 


Psalm  77. 
I  will  cry  unto  God  with  my  voice,  even  unto  God  will 
I  cry  with  my  voice;  and  O  that  he  would  hearken  to  me. 


PSALMS.  31 

In  the  time  of  my  trouble  I  sought  the  Lord  ;  I 
stretched  out  my  hands  to  him  all  the  night  long  ;  my 
soul  refused  comfort. 

When  I  am  in  heaviness,  I  will  think  upon  God  ; 
when  my  heart  is  vexed,  I  will  complain. 

I  consider  the  days  of  eld,  and  remember  the  years 
that  are  past. 

I  call  to  remembrance  my  song  in  the  night ;  I 
commune  with  mine  cwn  heart,  and  search  out  my 
spirit. 

Will  the  Lord  absent  himself  for  ever  ?  and  will  he 
be  no  more  intreated  ? 

Is  his  mercy  clean  gone  for  ever  ?  and  is  his  promise 
come  utterly  to  an  end  for  evermore  ? 

Hath  God  forgotten  to  be  gracious  ?  and  will  he  shut 
up  his  loving  kindness  in  displeasure  ? 

And  I  said,  It  is  mine  own  infirmity  ;  I  will  remem- 
ber the  years  of  the  right  hand  of  the  Most  High. 

I  will  remember  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and  call  to 
mind  thy  wonders  of  old  time. 

I  will  think  also  of  all  thy  works,  and  my  talk  shall 
be  of  thy  doings. 

Thy  way,  O  God,  is  holy  ;  who  is  so  great  a  God  as 
our  God  ? 

Thou  art  the  God  who  doest  wonders,  and  hast  de- 
clared thy  power  among  the  people. 

Thou  hast  mightily  delivered  thy  people,  even  the 
sons  of  Jacob  and  Joseph. 


32  PSALMS, 

The  waters  saw  thee,  O  God,  the  waters  saw  thee, 
and  were  afraid  ;  the  depths  also  were  troubled. 

The  clouds  poured  out  water,  the  air  thundered,  and 
thine  arrows  went  abroad. 

The  voice  of  thy  thunder  was  heard  round  about ;  the 
lightnings  shone  upon  the  ground  ;  the  earth  was  mo- 
ved and  shook  withal. 

Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  thy  path  in  the  great  wa- 
ters, and  thy  footsteps  are  not  known. 

Thou  leddest  thy  people  like  a  flock,  by  the  hand  of 
Moses  and  Aaron. 


Psalm  86. 

Bow  down  thine  ear,  O  Lord,  and  hear  me,  for  I  am 
poor  and  in  misery. 

Preserve  thou  my  soul,  for  thou  art  my  hope ; 
my  God,  save  thy  servant  who  putteth  his  trust  in 
thee. 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  0  Lord,  for  I  will  call  daily 
upon  thee. 

Comfort  the  soul  of  thy  servant ;  for  unto  thee,  O 
Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  good  and  gracious,  and  of  great 
mercy  unto  all  those  who  call  upon  thee. 

Give  ear,  Lord,  unto  my  prayer,  and  ponder  the  voice 
of  my  humble  desires. 

In  the  time  of  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  thee  ;  for 
thou  nearest  me. 


PSALMS.  33 

Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  thee,  O  Lord; 
there  is  not  one  who  can  do  as  thou  doest 

All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made,  shall  come  and 
worship  thee,  O  Lord,  and  shall  glorify  thy  name. 

For  thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things  ;  thou 
art  God  alone. 

Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  I  will  walk  in  thy 
truth ;  O  knit  my  heart  unto  thee,  that  I  may  fear  thy 
name. 

I  will  thank  thee,  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my  heart, 
and  will  praise  thy  name  for  evermore. 

For  great  is  thy  mercy  toward  me  ;  and  thou  hast 
delivered  my  soul  from  the  terrors  of  death, 

O  God,  the  proud  are  risen  against  me,  and  the  con- 
gregations  of  violent  men  have  sought  after  my  soul, 
and  have  not  set  thee  before  their  eyes. 

But  thou,  O  Lord  God,  art  full  of  compassion  and 
mercy,  long  suffering,  plenteous  in  goodness  and  trutho 

O  turn  thee  then  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me ; 
give  thy  strength  unto  thy  servant,  and  help  the  son  of 
thine  handmaid. 

Show  some  token  upon  me  for  good,  that  they  who 
hate  me  may  see  it,  and  be  ashamed  :  because  thou,  O 
Lord,  hast  holden  me,  and  comforted  me. 


Psalm   90. 
Lord,  thou  hast  been  our  refuge  from  one  generation 
'.o  another. 


34  PSALMS. 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  thou 
hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world,  even  from  ever- 
lasting to  everlasting  thou  art  God. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction  ;  and  sayest,  Re- 
turn, ye  children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yester- 
day when  it  is  past,  or  a  watch  in  the  night. 

As  soon  as  thou  scatterest  them,  they  are  even  as  a 
sleep,  and  fade  away  suddenly  like  the  grass. 

In  the  morning  it  is  green,  and  grovveth  up  ;  but  in 
the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  dried  up,  and  withered. 

For  we  consume  away  in  thy  displeasure,  and  are 
afraid  at  thy  wrathful  indignation. 

Thou  hast  set  our  misdeeds  before  thee,  and  our 
secret  sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

For  when  thou  art  angry,  all  our  days  are  gone ;  we 
bring  our  years  to  an  end,  as  it  were  a  tale  that  is 
told. 

The  days  of  our  age  are  threescore  years  and  ten  ; 
and  though  men  be  so  strong  that  they  come  to  four- 
score years,  yet  is  their  strength  then  but  labor  and  sor- 
row ;  so  soon  passeth  it  away,  and  we  are  gone. 

But  who  regardeth  the  power  of  thy  wrath  ?  or  fear- 
eth  thy  displeasure  as  he  ought  ? 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  apply 
our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Turn  thee  again,  0  Lord,  at  the  last  and  be  gracious 
unto  thy  servants* 


PSALMS.  35 

O  satisfy  us  with  thy  mercy,  and  that  soon  ;  so  shall 
we  rejoice  and  be  glad  all  the  days  of  our  life. 

Comfort  us  again,  now  after  the  time  that  thou  hast 
afflicted  us,  and  for  the  years  wherein  we  have  suffered 
adversity. 

Show  thy  servants  thy  work,  and  their  children  thy 
glory. 

And  the  glorious  majesty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be 
upon  us  ;  prosper  thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us  ; 
O  prosper  thou  our  handy  work. 


Psalm   92. 

It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and 
to  sing  praises  unto  thy  name,  O  Most  High ; 

To  tell  of  thy  loving  kindness  early  in  the  morning, 
and  of  thy  truth  in  the  night  season. 

For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  thy 
works ;  and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for  the  opera- 
tions of  thy  hands. 

O  Lord,  how  glorious  are  thy  works  !  thy  thoughts 
are  very  deep ! 

An  unwise  man  doth  not  consider  this  ;  and  a  fool 
doth  not  understand  it. 

When  the  ungodly  are  green  as  the  grass,  and  when 
all  the  workers  of  wickedness  do  flourish,  then  shall 
they  be  destroyed  for  ever ;  but  thou,  Lord,  art  the  Most 
High  for  evermore. 

For  lo,  thine  enemies,  O  Lord,  lo,  thine  enemies  shall 


36  PSALMS. 

perish ;  and  all  the  workers  of  wickedness  shall  fee  de- 
stroyed. 

The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  a  palm  tree  ;  and 
shall  spread  abroad  like  a  cedar  in  Lebanon. 

Such  as  are  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  shall 
flourish  in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  otfr  God. 

They  shall  bring  forth  fruit  even  in  their  age ;  and 
shall  be  full  of  sap  and  flourishing. 

That  they  may  show  how  true  the  Lord  my  strength 
is,  and  that  there  is  no  unrighteousness  in  him. 


Psalm   103. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul  \  and  all  that  is  within 
me,  praise  his  holy  name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  his 
benefits  ; 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth  all  thine  m- 
firmities  ; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction,  and  crowneth 
thee  with  mercy  and  loving  kindness  ; 

Who  filleth  the  morning  of  thy  life  with  good  things, 
and  reneweth  thy  youth  like  the  eagle's. 

The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and  judgment  for 
all  those  who  are  oppressed. 

He  showed  his  way  unto  Moses,  his  works  unto  the 
children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  full  of  compassion  and  mercy,  long  suf- 
fering and  of  great  goodness. 


PSALMS.  37 

He  will  not  ahvay  be  chiding  ;  neither  keepeth  he 
his  anger  for  ever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins  ;  nor  rewar- 
ded us  according  to  our  wickednesses. 

For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth,  so  great 
is  his  mercy  toward  those  who  fear  him. 

As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west,  so  far  hath  he 
removed  our  transgressions  from  us. 

Yea,  like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  own  children  ;  even 
so  the  Lord  pitieth  those  who  fear  him. 

For  he  knoweth  our  frame  ;  he  remembereth  that 
we  are  but  dust. 

The  days  of  man  are  but  as  grass  ;  he  flourisheth 
as  a  flower  of  the  field. 

For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone  ;  and 
the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

But  the  merciful  goodness  of  the  Lord  endureth 
for  ever  and  ever  upon  those  who  fear  him,  and  his 
righteousness  upon  children's  children  ; 

Even  upon  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  think 
upon  his  commandments  to  do  them. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  in  heaven  ;  and 
his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  his,  ye  who  excel 
in  strength,  ye  who  fulfil  his  commandment,  and 
hearken  unto  the  voice  of  his  words. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts,  ye  servants  of 
his  who  do  his  pleasure. 
4 


38  PSALMS. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  worts  of  his,  in  all  places 
of  his  dominion ;  praise  thou  the  Lord,  0  my  souL 


Psalm  104, 

Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul ;  0  Lord  my  God,  thou 
art  exceeding  glorious ;  thou  art  clothed  with  majesty 
and  honor. 

Thou  deckest  thyself  with  light  as  it  were  with  a 
garment ;  and  spreadest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain. 

Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in  the  waters, 
and  maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot,  and  walketh  upon 
the  wings  of  the  wind. 

He  maketh  the  winds  his  messengers,  his  ministers 
the  flaming  fires. 

Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth,  that  it  should 
never  be  moved. 

Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  as  with  a  garment ; 
the  waters  stood  above  the  hills. 

At  thy  rebuke  they  fled  ;  at  the  voice  of  thy  thunder 
they  hasted  away. 

They  sunk  from  the  hills,  down  to  the  valleys  beneath, 
even  unto  the  place  which  thou  hadst  appointed  for 
them. 

Thou  hast  set  them  their  bounds,  which  they  shall 
not  pass,  neither  turn  again  to  cover  the  earth. 

Thou  pourest  out  the  springs  into  the  rivers,  which 
run  amon^  the  hills. 


PSALMS.  39 

All  beasts  of  the  field  drink  thereof,  and  the  wild 
asses  quench  their  thirst. 

Beside  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  air  have  their  hab- 
itation, and  sing  among  the  branches. 

Thou  waterest  the  hills  from  thy  chambers  ;  the  earth 
is  filled  with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 

He  bringeth  forth  grass  for  the  cattle,  and  green  herb 
for  the  service  of  men  ; 

That  he  may  bring  food  out  of  the  earth,  and  wine 
that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of  man,  and  oil  to  make 
him  a  cheerful  countenance,  and  bread  to  strengthen 
man's  heart. 

The  lofty  trees  also  are  satisfied,  even  the  cedars  of 
Lebanon  which  he  hath  planted ; 

Wherein  the  birds  make  their  nests  ;  and  the  fir  trees 
are  a  dwelling  for  the  stork. 

The  high  hills  are  a  refuge  for  the  wild  goats,  and 
the  stony  rocks  for  the  conies. 

He  appointeth  the  moon  for  certain  seasons  ;  and  the 
sun  knoweth  his  going  down. 

Thou  makest  darkness  and  it  is  night,  wherein  all 
the  beasts  of  the  forest  do  move. 

The  lions,  roaring  after  their  prey,  do  seek  their  meat 
from  God. 

The  sun  ariseth,  and  they  get  them  away  together 
and  lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 

Then  man  goeth  forth  to  his  work,  and  to  his  labor 
until  the  evening. 


40  PSALMS. 

0  Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works  !  in  wisdom 
hast  thou  made  them  all;  the  earth  is  full  of  thy 
riches. 

So  is  the  great  and  wide  sea  also,  wherein  move  crea- 
tures innumerable,  both  small  and  great. 

There  go  the  ships,  and  there  the  leviathan,  which 
thou  hast  made  to  take  his  pastime  therein. 

These  wait  all  upon  thee,  that  thou  mayest  give  them 
their  meat  in  due  season. 

Thou  givest  it  them,  and  they  gather  it ;  thou  open- 
est  thy  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 

Thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  troubled ;  thou  takest 
away  their  breath,  they  die,  and  are  turned  again  to 
their  dust. 

Thou  sendest  forth  thy  spirit,  they  are  created  ;  and 
thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth. 

The  glorious  majesty  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for 
ever  ;  the  Lord  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 

He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  trembleth  :  he  touch- 
eth  the  hills,  and  they  smoke. 

1  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live  ;  I  will 
praise  my  God,  while  I  have  my  being. 

And  so  shall  my  words  please  him  ;  my  joy  shall  be 
in  the  Lord. 

As  for  sinners,  they  shall  be  consumed  out  of  the 
earth,  ard  the  ungodly  shall  come  to  an  end  ;  praise 
thou  the  Lord,  0  my  soul  ;  praise  the  Lord. 


PSALMS.  41 

Psalm  107. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  gracious, 
and  his  mercy  endureth   for  ever. 

Let  them  give  thanks,  whom  the  Lord  hath  re- 
deemed, and  delivered  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy  ; 

And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands  from  the  east, 
and  from  the  west,  from  the  north,  and  from  the  south. 

They  wandered  in  the  wilderness  in  a  solitary  way, 
and  found  no  city  to  dwell  in  ; 

Hungry  and  thirsty,  their  soul  fainted  in  them. 

So  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  and 
he  delivered  them  from  their  distress. 

He  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way,  that  they 
might  go  to  an  inhabited  city. 

0  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness,  and  for  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the 
children  of  men  !    . 

For  he  satisneth  the  empty  soul,  and  filleth  the 
hungry  soul  with  goodness. 

Such  as  sit  in  darkness,  and  in  the  shadow  of 
death,  being  fast  bound   in   misery  and  iron  ; 

Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words  of  the  Lord, 
and  lightly  regarded  the  counsel  of  the  Most  High  ; 

He  brought  down  their  heart  through  calamity  ; 
they  fell  down,  and  there  was  none   to  help  them. 

So  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their    trouble,  and 
he  delivered  them  out  of  their  distress. 
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42  PSALMS. 

For  he  brought  them  out  of  darkness,  and  out  of 
the  shadow  of  death,  and  brake  their  bonds  in  sunder. 

O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness,  and  for  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the 
children  of  men  ! 

For  he  hath  broken  the  gates  of  brass,  and  smitten 
the  bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 

Foolish  men  are  afflicted  for  their  offences,  and  be- 
cause of  their  wickedness. 

Their  soul  refuseth  all  manner  of  food,  and  they 
are  even  at  death's  door. 

So  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  and 
he  delivered  them  out  of  their  distress. 

He  sent  his  word  and  healed  them  ;  and  they  were 
saved  from  their  destruction. 

O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for 
his  goodness,  and  for  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  for 
the  children  of  men  ! 

That  they  would  offer  unto  him  the  sacrifice  of 
thanksgiving,  and  tell  out  his  works  with  gladness  ! 

They  who  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships,  and  pur- 
sue their  business  in  the  great  waters, 

These  men  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and  his 
wonders  in  the  deep. 

For  at  his  word  the  stormy  wind  ariseth,  which 
lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof. 

They  are  carried  up  to  the  heaven,    and    down  a- 


PSALMS.  43 

gain  to  the  depths  ;  their  soul  melteth  away  because 
of  the  trouble. 

So  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  and 
he  delivereth  them  out  ©f  their  distress. 

For  he  maketh  the  storm  to  cease,  and  the  waves 
to  be  still. 

Then  are  they  glad  because  they  are  at  rest;  and  so  he 
bringeth  them  unto  the  haven  where  they  would  be. 

0  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness,  and  declare  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  for 
the  children  of  men  ! 

That  they  would  exalt  him  also  in  the  congrega- 
tion of  the  people,  and  praise  him  in  the  assembly 
of  the  elders  ! 

He  turneth  rivers  into  a  wilderness,  and  water- 
springs  into  dry    ground. 

A  fruitful  land  maketh  he  barren,  for  the  wicked- 
ness of  those  who  dwell  therein. 

Again  he  maketh  the  wilderness  a  standing  water, 
and  watersprings  of  a  dry  ground. 

And  there  he  setteth  the  hungry,  that  they  may 
build  them  a  city  to  dwell  in  ; 

That  they  may  sow  their  land,  and  plant  vineyards, 
to  yield  them  fruits  of  increase. 

He  blesseth  them,  so  that  they  multiply  exceeding- 
ly, and  sufTereth  not  their  cattle  to  decrease. 

And  again  when  they  are  minished  and  brought  low 
through  oppression,  through  any  plague  or  trouble ; 


44  PSALMS. 

Though  he  suffer  them  to  be  evil  intreated  through 
tyrants,  and  let  them  wander  out  of  the  way  in  the  wil- 
derness ; 

Yet  helpeth  he  the  poor  out  of  misery,  and  maketh 
him  households  like  a  flock. 

The  righteous  will  consider  this  and  rejoice ;  and 
the  mouth  of  all  wickedness  shall  be  stopped. 

Whoso  is  wise  will  ponder  these  things,  and  under- 
stand the  loving  kindness  of  the  Lord. 


Psalm  112. 

Blessed  is  the  man  who  feareth  the  Lord,  and  who 
hath  great  delight  in  his  commandments. 

His  posterity  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth ;  the  gen- 
eration of  the  faithful  shall  be  blessed. 

Riches  and  plenteousness  shall  be  in  his  house  ;  and 
his  righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

Unto  the  godly  there  ariseth  up  light  in  the  darkness  ; 
he  is  merciful,  loving,  and  righteous. 

A  good  man  is  merciful,  and  lendeth ;  and  will  guide 
his  affairs  with  discretion. 

Surely  he  shall  never  be  moved  ;  and  the  righteous 
shall  be  had  in  everlasting  remembrance. 

He  will  not  be  afraid  of  any  evil  tidings;  for  his 
heart  standeth  fast,  and  believeth  in  the  Lord. 

He  hath  dispersed  abroad,  and  given  to  the  poor  ;  his 
righteousness  remaineth  for  ever ;  his  horn  shall  be  ex- 
alted with  honor. 


PSALMS.  45 

Psalm  116. 

I  love  the  Lord,  because  he  heard  the  voice  of  my 
prayer. 

He  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me ;  therefore  will  I 
call  upon  him  as  long  as  I  live. 

The  snares  of  death  compassed  me  round  about ; 
and  the  pains  of  the  grave  took  hold  upon  me. 

I  found  trouble  and  heaviness  ;  then  I  called  upon 
the  name  of  the  Lord  ;  0  Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  deliver 
my  soul. 

Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous ;  yea,  our  God 
is  merciful. 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple  ;  I  was  in  misery, 
and  he  helped  me. 

Turn  again  then  unto  thy  rest,  0  my  soul ;  for  the 
Lord  hath  dealt  bountifully  with  thee. 

For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death,  mine 
eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet  from  falling. 

I  will  walk  before  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

I  believed  and  therefore  will  I  speak ;  but  I  was  sore 
troubled ;  I  said  in  my  haste,  All  men  are  false. 

What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord  for  all  the  benefits 
that  he  hath  done  unto  me  ? 

I  will  pour  out  the  cup  of  salvation,  and  call  upon 
the  name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  now  in  the  presence  of  all  his 
people  ;  right  dear  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  is  the  death 
of  his  saints. 


46  PSALMS. 

Behold,  0  Lord,  I  am  thy  servant ;  I  am  thy  servant, 
and  the  son  of  thine  handmaid  ;  thou  hast  broken  my 
bonds  in  sunder. 

I  will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving,  and 
will  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord,  in  the  sight  of  all 
his  people,  in  the  courts  of  the  Lord's  house,  even  in 
the  midst  of  thee,  O  Jerusalem.     Praise  the  Lord. 


Psalm  122. 

I  was  glad,  when  they  said  unto  me,  Let  us  go  into 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

Our  feet  shall  stand  in  thy  gates,  0  Jerusalem. 

Jerusalem  is  built  as  a  city,  that  is  at  unity  in  itself. 

For  thither  the  tribes  go  up,  even  the  tribes  of  the 
Lord,  according  to  the  law  of  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto 
the  name  of  the  Lord. 

For  there  is  the  seat  of  judgment,  even  the  throne  of 
the  house  of  David. 

O  pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem ;  they  shall  pros- 
per who  love  thee. 

Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  prosperity  within  thy 
palaces. 

For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes,  I  will  wish 
thee  prosperity. 

Yea,  because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God,  I 
will  seek  to  do  thee  good. 


PSALMS.  47 

Psalm  139. 

0  lord,  thou  hast  searched  me  out,  and  known  me  ; 
thou  knowest  my  downsitting,  and  mine  uprising  ;  thou 
understandest  my  thoughts  afar  off. 

Thou  art  about  my  path,  and  about  my  bed,  and  be- 
holdest  all  my  ways. 

For  lo,  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but  thou, 
O  Lord,  knowest  it  altogether. 

Thou  dost  encompass  me  behind  and  before,  and  lay- 
est  thine  hand  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  and  excellent  for 
me  ;  I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I  go  then  from  thy  spirit  ?  or  whither 
shall  I  flee  from  thy  presence  ? 

If  I  climb  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there ;  if  I  go 
down  to  the  grave,  thou  art  there  also. 

If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  dwell  in  the 
uttermost  parts  of  the  sea ; 

Even  there  also  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy 
right  hand  shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say,  Peradventure  the  darkness  shall  cover  me  ; 
even  the  night  shall  be  light  about  me. 

Yea,  the  darkness  is  no  darkness  with  thee ;  but  the 
night  is  as  clear  as  the  day;  the  darkness  and  light  to 
thee  are  both  alike. 

I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  for  I  am  fearfully  and 
wonderfully  made;  marvellous  are  thy  works,  and  that 
my  soul  knoweth  right  well. 


48  PSALMS. 

My  bones  were  not  hid  from  thee,  when  I  was  made 
secretly,  and  fashioned  beneath  in  the  earth. 

Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  imper- 
fect ;  and  in  thy  book  were  all  my  members  written ; 

Which  day  by  day  were  fashioned,  when  as  yet  there 
was  none  of  them. 

How  dear  are  thy  thoughts  unto  me,  O  God  I  0  how 
great  is  the  sum  of  them  ! 

If  I  should  count  them,  they  are  more  in  number  than 
the  sand ;  when  I  rise  up  I  am  still  meditating  upon 
them. 

Try  me,  0  God,  and  seek  the  ground  of  my  heart ; 
prove  me,  and  examine  my  thoughts. 

Look  well  if  there  be  any  way  of  wickedness  in  me, 
and  lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting* 


Psalm  142. 

I  cried  unto  the  Lord,  with  my  voice  ;  yea  even  unto 
the  Lord  did  I  make  my  supplication. 

I  poured  out  my  complaints  before  him  ;  and  showed 
him  of  my  trouble. 

When  my  spirit  was  in  heaviness  thou  knewest  my 
path ;  in  the  wTay  wherein  I  walked,  have  they  privily 
laid  a  snare  for  me. 

I  looked  also  upon  my  right  hand,  and  saw  there  was 
no  man  who  would  know  me. 


PSALMS.  42 

1  had  no  place  to  flee  unto ;  and  no  man  cared  for 
my  soul. 

I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  and  said,  Thou  art  my 
hope,  and  my  portion  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

Consider  my  complaint;  for  I  am  brought  very  low, 

O  deliver  me  from  my  persecutors  ;  for  they  are  stron- 
ger than  L 

Bring  my  soul  out  of  prison,  that  I  may  give  thanks 
unto  thy  name;  the  righteous  shall  compass  me  about, 
when  thou  hast  dealt  so  bountifully  with  me, 


Psalm  147. 

0  praise  the  Lord  ;  for  it  is  a  good  thing  to  sing 
praises  unto  our  God  ;  yea,  a  joyful  and  pleasant  thing 
it  is  to  be  thankful. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem,  and  gather  to- 
gether the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

He  healeth  those  who  are  broken  in  heart,  and  bind- 
eth  up  their  wounds. 

He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars ;  and  calleth  them 
all  by  their  names. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  is  his  power ;  yea  and 
his  wisdom  is  infinite. 

The  Lord  lifteth  up  the  meek ;  and  bringeth  the  un- 
godly down  to  the  ground. 

O  sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving  ;  sing  praise." 
upon  the  harp  unto  our  God ; 
5 


50  PSALMS. 

Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  and  prepareth 
rain  for  the  earth,  and  maketh  the  grass  to  grow  upon 
the  mountains ; 

Who  giveth  fodder  unto  the  cattle,  and  feedeth  the 
young  ravens  who  cry. 

He  hath  no  pleasure  in  the  strength  of  the  horse  -; 
neither  delighteth  he  in  the  force  of  man. 

But  the  Lord's  delight  is  in  those  who  fear  him,  and 
put  their  trust  in  his  mercy. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem  ;  praise  thy  God,  O 
Sion. 

For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars  of  thy  gates ;  and 
hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders ;  and  filleth  thee  with 
the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon  earth  ;  and 
his  word  is  instantly  obeyed. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool ;  he  scattereth  the  hoarfrost 
like  ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels  ;  who  can  stand 
before  his  cold  ? 

He  sendeth  out  his  word  and  melteth  them ;  he  blow- 
eth  with  his  wind,  and  the  waters  flow. 

He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob,  his  statutes  and  or- 
dinances unto  Israel. 

He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation  ;  neither  hath 
the  heathen  knowledge  of  his  laws.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


PSALMS.  51 

Ppalm  148. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  ye  the  Lord  from  the 
heavens  ;  praise  him  in  the  height. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  angels  of  his ;  praise  him  all  his 
hosts. 

Praise  him,  sun  and  moon  ;  praise  him  all  ye  stars 
and  light. 

Praise  him,  ye  heavens  of  heavens,  and  ye  waters  of 
the  skies. 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord,  for  he  com- 
manded and  they  were  created. 

He  hath  made  them  fast  for  ever  and  ever ;  he  hath 
given  them  a  law  which  shall  not  be  broken. 

Praise  the  Lord,  upon  earth,  ye  whales,  and  all  deeps  ; 

Fire  and  hail,  snow  and  vapors,  wind  and  storm,  ful- 
filling his  word  ; 

Mountains  and  all  hills,  fruitful  trees  and  all  cedars  ; 

Beasts  and  all  cattle,  creeping  things  and  feathered 
fowls  ; 

Kings  of  the  earth  and  all  people,  princes  and  all 
judges  of  the  world  ; 

Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  children  ; 
praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  ;  for  his  name  alone  is  ex- 
cellent, and  his  praise  is  above  heaven  and  earth. 

He  shall  increase  the  glory  of  his  people  ;  all  his 
saints  shall  praise  him,  even  the  children  of  Israel,  even 
the  people  that  serveth  him.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


EVENING  SERVICE, 


INTRODUCTORY  CHANTS. 


Psalm  98. 

O  sing  unto  the  |  Lord  a  ■  new  |  song,  j|  for  he  hath  I 
done  •=  j  marvel-'-lous  |  things. 

With  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his  |  ho-'-ly  j 
arm,  ||  hath  he  gotten  him-|-self  *  the  |  vic-'-to  |  ry. 

The  Lord  declared  j  his  ■  sal-|-vation,  ||  his  righteous- 
ness hath  he  openly  |  shown  ■  in  the  |  sight  ■  of  the  | 
heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth  toward  the  | 
house  *  of  |  Israel ;  ||  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world  have 
seen  the  sal-j-va-'-tion  |  of  ■  our  |  God. 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord  |  all  ■  ye  | 
lands,  |j  sing,  re-|-joice  ■  =  |  and  *  give  j  thanks. 

Praise  the  Lord  up-|-on  *  the  |  harp,  ||  sing  to  the 
harp  with  a  |  psalm  •  =  |  of  •  thanks-|-giving. 

With  trumpets  |  also,  •  and  |  shawms  ;  ||  0  show 
yourselves  joyful  be-|-fore  ■  the  |  Lord  ■  the  |  King. 


EVENING  SERVICE.  53 

Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that  |  there—in  | 
is  ;  ||  the  round  world,  and  |  they  '  that  |  dwell  *  there-) 
-in. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands  ;  and  let  the  hills  be 
joyful  together  be-|-fore  *  the  |  Lord  ;  |j  for  he  |  cometh  ■ 
to  |  judge  •  the  |  earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  he  |  judge  *  the  |  world,  || 
and  the  |  peo-'-ple  |  with  ■  equi-|-ty. 

Now  unto  the  |  King  *  e-|-ternal,  ||  immortal,  invisible, 
the  |  on-'-ly  |  wise  *  =  |  God, 

Be  honor  and  glory,  through  |  Je-'-sus  |  Christ,  ||  for 
•  =  I  ev-'-er  and  I  e  ■  =|-ver.  I     A-l-men. 


Psalm  103. 

Praise  the  Lord,  |  O  *  my  |  soul,  ||  and  all  that  is 
within  me,  |  praise  -  his  |  ho-'-ly  |  name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  |  O  *  my  |  soul,  ||  and  for-|-get  ■  not  | 
all  *  his  |  benefits. 

Who  forgiveth  |  all  *  thy  |  sin,  ||  and  #  =  |  healeth  ' 
all  |  thine  '  in-|-flrmities. 

Who  saveth  thy  life  |  from  *  de-|-struction,  ||  and 
crowneth  thee  with  |  mercy  '  and  |  lov-*-ing  |  kindness. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  his,  ye  that  ex-|-cel  ■ 
in  |  strength,  ||  ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment  and 
hearken  un-|-to  *  the  |  voice  ■  of  his  |  word. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  all  |  ye  *  his  |  hosts,  ||  ye  servants 
of  |  his  *  that  |  do  ■  his  |  pleasure. 

O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his,  in  all 
5* 


54  EVENING  SERVICE. 

places  of  |  his  ■  do-|-minion  ;  ||  Praise  thou  the  |  Lord,  ■ 
=  |  0  *  my  |  soul. 

Now  unto  the  |  King  ■  e-|-ternal,  |]  immortal,  invisible, 
the  |  on-'-ly  |  wise  ■  =  |  God, 

Be  honor  and  glory,  through  |  Je-'-sus  |  Christ,  ||  for 
=  I  ev-'-er  and  I  e*=|-ver.  I     A'=|=men. 


Psalm  67. 

God  be  merciful  unto  |  us  •  and  |  bless  us,  ||  and  show 
us  the  light  of  his  countenance  and  be  |  merci-'-ful  | 
un-'-to  |  us  : 

That  thy  way  may  be  |  known  up-'-on  |  earth,  ||  thy 
saving  |  health  •  a=|  =  mong  ■  all  |  nations. 

Let  the  people  |  praise  thee,  •  O  |  God,  ||  yea,  let  all 
the  |  peo-'-ple  |  praise  ■  =  |  thee. 

O  let  the  nations  re-|-joice  '  and  be  |  glad ;  ||  for  thou 
shalt  judge  the  folk  righteously,  and  govern  the  |  na-* 
-tions  |  up-'-on  |  earth. 

Let  the  people  |  praise  thee,  *  0  |  God,  ||  yea,  let  all 
the  |  peo-'-ple  |  praise  *  =  |  thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  bring  |  forth  ■  her  |  increase,  ||  and 
God,  even  our  own  |  God,  *  shall  |  give  us  •  his  |  blessing. 

God  •  =  |  shall  r  =  |  bless  us,  ||  and  all  the  ends  of 
the  |  world  '  shall  |  fear  ■  =  |  him. 

Now  unto  the  |  King  •  e  =  |=ternal,  ||  immortal,  invis* 
ible,  the  |  on-'-ly  |  wise  *  =  |  God, 

Be  honor  and  glory,  through  |  Je-'-sus  |  Christ,  ||  for 
•  =  |  ev-'-er  and  |  e  ■  =|-ver.  |     A'=^|=men. 


ANTHEMS  AND  PSALMS. 


ANTHEMS. 


I. 

Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  his 
benefits.  The  Lord  is  full  of  compassion  and  mercy, 
long  suffering,  and  of  great  goodness.  The  days  of 
man  are  but  as  grass  ;  he  flourisheth  as  a  flower  of  the 
field.  But  the  goodness  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever 
upon  them  that  fear  him.  O  speak  good  of  the  Lord, 
all  ye  works  of  his  ;  praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and 
forget  not  all  his  benefits. 

ii. 

My  God,  look  upon  me  :  why  hast  thou  forsaken 
me,  and  art  so  far  from  my  health,  and  from  the  words 
of  my  complaint  ?  O  my  God,  I  cry  in  the  daytime, 
but  thou  hearest  not  ;  and  in  the  night  season  also  I 
take  no  rest.  But  thou  continuest  holy,  0  thou  wor- 
ship of  Israel. 

iir. 

When  the  sun  gloriously  comes  forth  from  the  ocean, 
Making  earth  beautiful,  chasing  shadows  away, 
Thus  do  we  offer  thee  our  prayer  of  devotion  : 
God  of  the  fatherless,  guide  us,  guard  us  to-day. 


56  ANTHEMS. 

When,  orer  the  western  hill?,  the  sunset  tints  blending- 
Show  us  haw  quickly  fades  all  that  on  earth  seems  bright, 
Then  to  unlading  realms  our  pray'r  is  ascending  : 
God  of  the  Fatherless,  guide  us,  guard  us  to-night. 
IV. 

Bow  down  thine  ear,  0  Lord,  and  hear  thou  me  ; 
For  daily  will  I  call,  0  Lord,  will  call  on  thee  ;  Be 
gracious  Lord  to  me,  For  daily  I  will  call,  O  Lord,  will 
call  on  thee  ;  Give  ear,  O  Lord,  unto  my  prayer,  for 
daily  I  will  ca'l  on  thee,  and  I  will  thank  thee,  Lord, 
will  thank  thee,  O  my  God,  and  I  will  praise  thy  name, 
O  Lord,  for  evermore. 

v. 

Praise  the  Lord,  ye  servants  of  his  ;  O  praise  the 
name  of  the  Lord.  Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord, 
from  this  forth  for  evermore.  The  Lord's  name  be 
praised,  from  the  rising  up  of  the  sun  unto  the  going* 
down  of  the  same. 

The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations,  and  his  glory 
above  the  heavens.  Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our 
God,  who  hath  his  dwelling  so  high,  and  yet  humbleth 
himself  to  behold  the  things  that  are  in  heaven  and  earth. 

VI. 

Anthem  for  Easter  Sunday. 
O  God,  my  heart  is  fix'd,  'tis  bent 
Its  thankful  tribute  to  present  ; 
And  with  my  heart  my  voice  I'll  raise 
To  thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise. 


ANTHEMS.  57 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day, 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  cry  ; 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high  ; 
Sing,  ye  heavens  ;  and,  earth,  reply. 

The  rising  Lord  forsakes  the  tomb, 
Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies  ; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

Love's  redeeming  work  is  done  ; 
Fought  the  fight,  the  victory  won  ; 
Jesus'  agony  is  o'er, 
Darkness  veils  the  earth  no  more. 

Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  bars  of  hell  ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  him  rise, 
Christ  hath  opened  paradise. 

Hallelujah  ;    Amen. 

VII. 

Thanksgiving    Day. 

Give  the  Lord  the  honor  due  unto  his  name ;  wor- 
ship the  Lord  with  holy  worship. 

It  is  the  Lord  that  commandeth  the  wf^ters  ;  it  is  the 
glorious  God  that  commandeth  the  thunder. 

It  is  the  Lord  that  ruleth  the  sea  ;  the  voice  of  the 
Lord  is  mighty  in  operation  ;  the  voice  of  the  Lord  is 
a  glorious  voice.  The  Lord  sitteth  above  the  water 
fkod  ;  and  the  Lord  remaineth  a  King  for  ever. 


58  ANTHEMS  AND  PSALMS. 

The  Lord  shall  give  strength  unto  his  people ;  the 
Lord  shall  give  his  people  the  blessing  of  peace.  Hal- 
lelujah.    Amen. 

VIII. 

Christmas  Day. 
Hallelujah.  Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  on  earth 
peace,  good  will  towards  men.  Hosanna  to  the  son  of 
David,  blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord,  Hosanna  in  the  highest.  Shout,  O  Daughter  of 
Jerusalem,  behold  thy  King  cometh  unto  theer  Rejoice 
great !  y,.  0  Daughter  of  Sior:.  For  unto  us  a  child  is- 
born,  unto  us  a  Son  is  given,  and  his  name  shall  be 
called  wonderful,  Counsellor,  the  mighty  God,  the  ever> 
lasting  father,  the  prince  of  peace.     Amen. 


PSALMS. 


Psalm  84. 
O  how  amiable  are  thy  dwellings,  thou  Lord  of  hosts  f 
My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts  of 

the  Lord ;  my  heart  and  my  flesh  cry  out  for  the  living 

God. 

As  the  sparrow  findeth  an  house,  and  the  swallow  a 

nest,  where  she  may  lay  her  young,  so  let  me  dwell  at 

thine  altars,  0  Lord  of  hosts,  my  king  and  my  God. 


PSALMS.  59 

Blessed  are  they  who  dwell  in  thy  house  ;  they  will 
be  alway  praising  thee. 

Blessed  are  the  men  whose  strength  is  in  thee,  in 
whose  heart  are  thy  ways. 

For  them  the  desert  valley  of  Baka  hath  fountains ; 
and  they  are  refreshed  with  abundant  showers. 

They  will  go  from  strength  to  strength,  till  every  one 
of  them  appeareth  before  God,  in  Sion, 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer ;  hearken,  O 
God  of  Jacob. 

Behold,  O  God  our  defender,  and  look  upon  the  face 
of  thine  anointed. 

For  one  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand 
elsewhere, 

1  had  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the  house  of  my 
God,  than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  ungodliness. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  light  and  defence  ;  the  Lord 
will  give  grace  and  glory  ;  and  no  good  thing  shall  he 
withhold  from  those  who  live  a  godly  life. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  who  putteth 
his  trust  in  thee. 


Psalm  92. 

It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and 
to  sing  praises  unto  thy  name,  O  Most  High ; 

To  tell  of  thy  loving  kindness  early  in  the  morning, 
and  of  thy  truth  in  the  night  season. 

For  thou,  Lord,  hast   made  me  glad  through  thy 


60  PSALMS. 

works ;  and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for  the  opef&v 
tions  of  thy  hands. 

O  Lord,  how  glorious  are  thy  works !  thy  thoughts 
are  very  deep  I 

An  unwise  man  doth  not  consider  this ;  and  a  fool 
doth  not  understand  it. 

When  the  ungodly  are  green  as  the  grass,  and  when 
all  the  workers  of  wickedness  do  flourish,  then  shall 
they  be  destroyed  for  ever ;  but  thou,  Lord,  art  the  Most 
High  for  evermore. 

For  lo,  thine  enemies,  O  Lord,  loj  thine  enemies  shall 
perish  ;  and  all  the  workers  of  wickedness  shall  be  de- 
stroyed. 

The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  a  palm  tree  ;  and 
shall  spread  abroad  like  a  cedar  in  Lebanon. 

Such  as  are  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  shall 
flourish  in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our  God. 

They  shall  bring  forth  fruit  even  in  their  age ;  and 
shall  be  full  of  sap  and  flourishing. 

That  they  may  show  how  true  the  Lord  my  strength? 
is,  and  that  there  is  no  unrighteousness  in  him. 


